Question About Better Neck Joint.

[MP63]

I am going to slot the body to receive the neck stock.

The neck section is wider at the tip that will be at the body.

Should I use all of the neck wood possible and keep it so, or taper the neck stock to follow the taper of the fingerboard?

Will it matter?

Thanks,

Mike

[Mattia]

Whatever works aesthetically. Structurally it's not an issue. I prefer to follow the taper, or even make it narrower than the taper, because it looks better on clear and/or transparent finished guitar.

[Prostheta]

I presume you're talking about a set neck as opposed to bolt-on? I think that a narrower tenon, or the same width as the neck may be marginally more stable than a wider tenon.

edit: It's a gut feeling on this one....I wouldn't consider it myself for structural neck/body join issues....I would only use a wider-than-the-neck join if it were a neck-through tenon, a la the Gibson Thunderbird....

Edited August 22, 2007 by Prostheta

[low end fuzz]

i may be a slacker; but the first reason i wouldnt make the tenon wider than the neck is all the extra work;

instead of sanding in on the same edge; you would be having to fit 2 seperate sized pieces; unless your fb stopped right at the top of your body

[MP63]

Thanks fellas.

I jusy wanted some oppinions as I had the extra wood on the neck stock.

Once cut I can't go back.

It's a solid color anyways.

Mike

[MP63]

I have a 1-3/4" thick body and I am making it with a neck tenon joint.

What do you find is a good depth for the route?

I have some Les Paul Jr. plans and it has a 1-3/4" body with a 1-1/4" depth on the body route.

That leaves 1/2" for backing.

Is that good enough?

Thansk,

Mike

[Mattia]

It's plenty, yes. As long is your joint is good and tight, and you've got a nice fit with the sides as well.